Frasera speciosa Green gentian (Gentianaceae)

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Frasera speciosa
Green gentian
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The Frasera speciosa plant species is found in Western N. America - California to Washington. It is a member of the Gentianaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Green gentian. Some home gardeners know the variety as Swertia radiata. Kuntze.

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Latin Name:  Frasera speciosa
Common Name:  Green gentian
Family:  Gentianaceae
Author:  Douglas.

Known Hazards:  When used medicinally, large doses of the powdered root have proved fatal[155].

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dryish or dampish places[71]. Rich soils in open pine woods, aspen groves etc, 1500 - 3000 metres[155].

Medicinal Information: The whole plant is febrifuge, pectoral, laxative and tonic[155, 257]. An infusion of the dried, powdered leaves, or the root, has been used in the treatment of diarrhoea[257]. A cooled decoction of the roots has been used in the treatment of asthma, colds, digestive complaints etc[257]. An infusion of the plant has been used as a contraceptive[213]. Caution is advised in the use of this plant, see the notes above on toxicity.

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